Camille Diaz
West Covina,CA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse from Emanate Health - Foothill Presbyterian, adept in critical care and patient assessments, leverages strong clinical judgment and compassionate leadership to enhance patient outcomes. Expert in medication administration and mentoring staff, significantly improving patient care and team proficiency. Dedicated and compassionate RN with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Public Health Clinic
Los Angeles County
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Assisted in the management of medical equipment and maintained sterile environments.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse Direct Observation Unit
Emanate Health - Foothill Presbyterian
04.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients’ acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provides individualized and specialized nursing care and administers medications and treatments to patients as prescribed.
- Acts as resource, preceptor, and mentor to new employees, registry, students, and other team members.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively managing nursing staff and delegating responsibilities.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Accepts personal accountability for actions, accepts constructive criticism, and demonstrates initiative in continuing to develop nursing knowledge and skills.
- Respects patient rights; adheres to and protects patient privacy, confidentiality, and security guidelines.
- Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of an annual education plan and participates in patient care conferences, committee meetings, staff development, and education programs to increase or maintain professional competency.
- Communicates and collaborates effectively as an affiliate of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CASkills
- Relief Charge/ Resource RN
- Nursing staff leadership
- Vaccine administration
- Adaptability/ flexibility
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Teamwork, ethics, and professionalism
- Responsible for clinic workflow, admissions/discharges, scheduling patients
- Responsible for ordering supplies/ medications, medical equipment safety checks
- Precepting
- Medication administration
- Infection control measures
- Organization/ time management
- Direct patient care
- Critical care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Public Health Clinic
Los Angeles County
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Direct Observation Unit
Emanate Health - Foothill Presbyterian
04.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University